Hoping to Keep Livestock Title Out of Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Keeping the livestock title out of the 2012 farm bill is the number one priority for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association as their Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Colin Woodall, said the Senate is scheduled to mark-up their version this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

AL NRCS Volunteers Prove that Age is Not a Factor

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

This past week was celebrated as National Volunteer week by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. During which two young ladies, Bertie Weitzel, 86 and Inez Whiddon, 77, were honored for their efforts as Earth Team volunteers, proving that age is not a factor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

FL NRCS State Conservationist Has Strong Connection to Earth Team Volunteers

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Florida’s Natural Resources Conservation Service honored the efforts of their Earth Team volunteers recently during National Volunteer Week, but FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says that just because the week is over doesn’t mean the celebration is. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Senate to Mark-up Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops

The Senate Agriculture Committee has released their draft of the 2012 Farm Bill and is scheduled to mark-up the draft bill this Wednesday as Tyron Spearman has some of the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Ag Issues at South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Charlie Shinn is Asst Director of Governmental Affairs for Florida Farm Bureau, and he stays up to date and on the scene at South Florida Water Management District to monitor issues important to Florida agriculture. Here are his highlights for April. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Energy Bill Becoming Law

Randall Weiseman Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about a new law that provides Florida with its first comprehensive energy policy in four years. More information is available online by clicking on Florida Energy Law. Download Audio The primary agency responsible for state energy and climate change programs and policies is housed within the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. To visit …

Citrus Nurseryman Rucks Diversifies Into Eucalyptus

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery at Frostproof has created a large new facility to produce eucalyptus trees that can fuel electric power plants. In this report, Rucks tells why he diversified into eucalyptus and provides much information about the plants that he thinks could be a good alternative crop for citrus growers. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- …

Recession Proof

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner lets us know that our agriculture numbers are still strong. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Ag in Review for the Week of April 16, 2012

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Podcast, Specialty Crops

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024